Study Stopped
Due to lack of funding and issues with ability to complete all procedures, it was decided that this study could not be carried out and therefore withdrawn.
Characterization of Thyroid Nodules Using Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound
1 other identifier
interventional
N/A
1 country
1
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate thyroid nodules using specialized ultrasound imaging methods.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
Started Oct 2010
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
October 1, 2010
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 14, 2010
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 20, 2010
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2011
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2011
CompletedJanuary 31, 2012
January 1, 2012
1.2 years
October 14, 2010
January 27, 2012
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
To estimate the accuracy (sensitivity and specificity) of the contrast enhanced ultrasound for characterization of thyroid nodules.
30 days
Interventions
Thyroid ultrasound using contrast agent
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- \. Patients diagnosed with a thyroid nodule 2. Age greater than or equal to 19 years of age 3. Patients must sign informed consent
You may not qualify if:
- \. Women who are pregnant or nursing 2. Patients with pulmonary hypertension, unstable cardiopulmonary condition,or right to left shunt 3. Hypersensitivity to perfluten 4. Psychological condition that renders the patient unable to understand the informed consent
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Universith of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Glenn E Peters, MD
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NON RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- DIAGNOSTIC
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Professor of Surgery
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 14, 2010
First Posted
October 20, 2010
Study Start
October 1, 2010
Primary Completion
December 1, 2011
Study Completion
December 1, 2011
Last Updated
January 31, 2012
Record last verified: 2012-01